Rajgad Trek by Vivekananda Kendra Pune

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Pashchim Maharashtra Vibhag, Pune Branch successfully organized an adventurous expedition to Rajgad Fort on December 7, 2025. The trek saw the participation of 58 energetic youngsters who embarked on the journey with patriotic fervor and chants of "Jai Shivaji".
All participants reached the Padmavati Machi Temple to seek blessings. Some had to stop midway, some were out of breath, some felt their legs grow heavy. Yet, by helping and motivating one another, everyone continued the climb with the spirit, “Even if I’m tired, I won’t stop.”
A tasty bhel was then prepared collectively, followed by a fun-filled break with snacks from the tiffins. Then together everyone enjoyed action song. On each spot the history of Rajgad was briefed.
The group then moved towards Sanjeevani Machi. On one side was the massive Balekilla, in the middle a narrow trail, and on the other side a deep valley. Then came the toughest part: the Balekilla. It wasn’t just a physical task; it felt like a true test of the mind.
The final steps led to Balekilla. This was the very place where Shivaji Maharaj planned his grandest mission, The birthplace of the Maratha Empire. The feeling was unforgettable.
After descending, everyone gathered in front of Padmavati Devi and enjoyed a wholesome meal of Zhunka Bhakri.

During the concluding session, Shri Sharad Dada Mane addressed the gathering, drawing inspiration from Shivaji Maharaj’s life. He emphasized that achievements should not lead to complacency, but rather motivate individuals to prepare for greater responsibilities and future goals. The trek concluded with the Kendra Prarthana at the Padmavati Temple, after which the team returned to Pune, carrying with them lasting memories, renewed inspiration, and strengthened resolve.

Navaratri Bhajan Sandhya by Vivekananda Kendra RT Nagar Branch

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Karnataka Prant, RT Nagar Nagarsthan organized a Navaratri Special Bhajan Sandhya on 25th September 2025 at Sri Adi Shakthi Chowdeshwari Devi Temple. The event was conducted on the occasion of Navaratri, where the temple authorities had invited the Kendra to perform bhajans.

A total of 130 devotees participated in the puja and bhajan sandhya to seek the blessings of the Divine Mother. Fifteen Karyakartas and Samskara Varga children from Vivekananda Kendra RT Nagar actively took part in leading the bhajans and devotional singing, creating a spiritually uplifting atmosphere.

Guru Poornima - Telugu Prant - Warangal Vibhag

 Vivekananda Kendra, Telugu Prant, Warangal Vibhag has organised a program on the occasion of Guru Purnima Program for Preservation of Our Culture and tradition and creating  awareness of our rich values among the new generation, Parents and Society.

Date: 25.07.21
Place: Swarna Bharati High School
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
Total Participants: 35

Guru Poornima - Telugu Prant, Godavari Vibhag

 Vivekananda Kendra, Telugu Prant, Godavari Vibhag has organised 3 programs on the occasion of Guru Purnima Program for Preservation of Our Culture and tradition and creating  awareness of our rich values among the new generation, Parents and Society. Parents and children shared their feelings while doing washing feet of elders.
Events were organised 23rd and 24th July 2021 at Rajamahendravaram, Kakinada and Amalapuram Nedunuru.
Total participants: 79


Date: 23th July 2021 4:45 pm to 6:30 pm
Offline Event
Vishwa Hindu Parishad Karyalaya Hall, Zampeta,
Location: Rajamahendravaram.
The total no. of participants was 14

Date: 24th July 2021 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Online and Offline Event
Location: Ideal School, Nedunuru, Amalapuram
The total no. of participants:  Students 60, Parents 45

Date: 24th July 2021 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Online and Offline Event
Loation: Ideal School, Jinnuru
The total no. of participants was 20

Bhajan Practice Session in Bangalore

 Namaste All,

Bhajan Practice was organized by Vivekananda Kendra, Bangalore Branch through google meet on 25th April 2021 from 4 pm to 5 pm.

In this online program around 24 participants learning the correct pronunciation of Padavali shloka (Shanti phat) from Aa.Kalyani Didi, VK Thiruvananthapuram.

The program started with
• 3 Omkara and Shanti Mantra by Dharani didi
• Rastrabhakthi Geet By Rajeshwari Prasad (Raji) didi
• Purpose of Learning Padavali and Introduction of Aa. Kalyani Didi -by Aa.Radha didi
• Conclude with Shanthi Mantra by Jayashree didi
• Kendra Prarthana by Vinay Bhiya

Bhajan Practice Varga will be conducted every Saturday from 4 PM to 5 PM.

Yoga Varga Prashikshan in Bangalore

 Namaste All,

Yoga Varga Prashikshan is organized by Vivekananda Kendra, Bangalore Branch through google meet from 15th May 2021 to 15th June 2021.

In this online program around 38 participant are getting training  from Aa. Sutapa Didi to become Yoga Instructors and conduct VK Yoga Satra / Yoga Varga. Participants are joining from Karnataka, Tamilnadu and Kerala.

The program started with
• 3 Omkara and Shanti Mantra by Vinay Bhaiyya
• Rastrabhakthi Geet By Padma Bhandarkar Didi
• Introduction and Vision of Vivekananda Kendra By Aa. Radha Didi
• Instruction of Breathing Exercises by Aa. Sutapa Didi and
• Demonstration by Pratima Didi

Yoga Varga Prashikshan will be continued till 15th June 2021

Samskara Satra in JP Nagar

Samaskara Satra was organised by Vivekananda Kendra, JP Nagar, Karyasthan, Bengaluru through Zoom from 17th May 2021 to 23rd May 2021.

In this one week Program, more than 60 kids participated and there was regular attendance on all 7 days. Yogasana, Shlokas, Geet, Story, Craft, Action Song, Games were part of satra.

The concluding program was conducted entirely by Children, guided by organizing team. Parents also joined the concluding on 23rd May 2021. Below activities were held during concluding.

• Anchoring
• Prayer
• Yogasana Pradarshan
• Shloka/Geet: “Sahana Vavatu, Karagre Vasate Lakshmi, Bhojan Mantra, Guru Stavan, Geet 'Hum a supoot', Sarve Bhavantu ”
• Story “Dhruva”
• Kannada Action song
• Craft Presentation Video
• Interaction with Parents and blessing by Ma. Radha Didi.
• Vote of Thanks
• Shanthi Mantra

Parents expressed happiness and gratitude for the program. They also insisted that Vivekananda Kendra continue the classes on regular basis.

The program was concluded with promise to start Samskara Varga by next week.

It was also decided by the current organising team to conduct a Samskara Varga Prashikshan Shibir online, by forming a new organising team.

Thank You to the whole Team of Vivekananda Kendra , Bangalore to make this event successful.
[7:54 PM, 5/31/2021] Padma Didi: Namaste All,

Samskara Satra has been organised by Vivekananda Kendra, JP Nagar, Karyasthan, Bengaluru through Zoom from 17th May 2021 to 23rd May 2021.

In this one week online Samskara Satra around 81 Kids are participating.

The Program Includes below mentioned activites :

    ▪    Yoga By Mohini Didi and Koyal Didi
    ▪    Shloka and Geet from Padavali By Vidhya Didi and Kalyani Didi
    ▪    Story Telling By Aa. Radha Didi , Ashokan Ji, Nayana Didi and Lalita Didi
    ▪    Craft By Anupama Didi
    ▪    Action Songs By Raji Didi
    ▪    Games By Ashokan Ji

Today we completed 2nd Day and all kids joined. Kids are enjoying the Satra and learning Samskara.
 

Yoga Varga Prashikshan is organised by Vivekananda Kendra, Bangalore Branch through google meet from 15th May 2021 to 15th June 2021.

In this online program around 38 participant are getting training  from Aa. Sutapa Didi to become Yoga Instructors and conduct VK Yoga Satra / Yoga Varga. Participants are joining from Karnataka, Tamilnadu and Kerala.

The program started with
• 3 Omkara and Shanti Mantra by Vinay Bhaiyya
• Rastrabhakthi Geet By Padma Bhandarkar Didi
• Introduction and Vision of Vivekananda Kendra By Aa. Radha Didi
• Instruction of Breathing Exercises by Aa. Sutapa Didi and
• Demonstration by Pratima Didi

Yoga Varga Prashikshan will be continued till 15th June 2021

Covid Assistance Work in Kallubalu

Concentrators, 40 pulse oxemeters and 100 health kits were received from SEWA INTERNATIONAL USA and was handed over to PHC of Jigani and Mahantalingapura.

Jigani P H C to join in the occasion to hand over the Concentrators, Oximeters and medicine kits. Dr. Latha received and expressed her gratitudes to Vivekananda Kendra for donating the necessary medical equipments at this pandamic situation . It is more useful for poor families and in emergency situation .

    Sri Nageshji  Vyavastha Pramukh - Prakalpa Samithi , Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya - Kallubalu  was present at that time. He expressed thanks to Swathi , member Seva International donated very necessary medical equipments through Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya- Kallubalu.

 PHC Mahanthalingapura to hand over the medicine kits ( 50) and Oximeters ( 10). Dr. Vanaja received and expressed thanks to the VKV staff and Seva International Trust. Nageshji was present at that time.

Yoga Varga in Bangalore

 Yoga Varga Prashikshan is organized by Vivekananda Kendra, Bangalore Branch through google meet from 15th May 2021 to 15th June 2021.

In this online program around 38 participants are getting training from Aa. Sutapa Didi to become Yoga Instructors and conduct VK Yoga Satra / Yoga Varga. Participants are joining from Karnataka, Tamilnadu, and Kerala.

The program started with
• 3 Omkara and Shanti Mantra by Vinay Bhaiyya
• Rastrabhakthi Geet By Padma Bhandarkar Didi
• Introduction and Vision of Vivekananda Kendra By Aa. Radha Didi
• Instruction of Breathing Exercises by Aa. Sutapa Didi and
• Demonstration by Pratima Didi

Yoga Varga Prashikshan will be continued till 15th June 2021k

Samskara Satra In JP Nagar

 Samaskara Satra was organized by Vivekananda Kendra, JP Nagar, Karyasthan, Bengaluru through Zoom from 17th May 2021 to 23rd May 2021.

In this week's Program, more than 60 kids participated and there was regular attendance on all 7 days. Yogasana, Shlokas, Geet, Story, Craft, Action Song, Games were part of satra.

The concluding program was conducted entirely by Children, guided by the organizing team. Parents also joined the concluding on 23rd May 2021. Below activities were held during concluding.

• Anchoring
• Prayer
• Yogasana Pradarshan
• Shloka/Geet: “Sahana Vavatu, Karagre Vasate Lakshmi, Bhojan Mantra, Guru Stavan, Geet 'Hum a supoot', Sarve Bhavantu ”
• Story “Dhruva”
• Kannada Action song
• Craft Presentation Video
• Interaction with Parents and blessing by Ma. Radha Didi.
• Vote of Thanks
• Shanthi Mantra

Parents expressed happiness and gratitude for the program. They also insisted that Vivekananda Kendra continue the classes on regular basis.

The program was concluded with a promise to start Samskara Varga by next week.

It was also decided by the current organizing team to conduct a Samskara Varga Prashikshan Shibir online, by forming a new organizing team.

Thank You to the whole Team of Vivekananda Kendra, Bangalore to make this event successful.
[7:54 PM, 5/31/2021] Padma Didi: Namaste All,

Samskara Satra has been organized by Vivekananda Kendra, JP Nagar, Karyasthan, Bengaluru through Zoom from 17th May 2021 to 23rd May 2021.

In this one-week online Samskara Satra, around 81 Kids are participating.

The Program Includes below mentioned activities :

    ▪    Yoga By Mohini Didi and Koyal Didi
    ▪    Shloka and Geet from Padavali By Vidhya Didi and Kalyani Didi
    ▪    Story Telling By Aa. Radha Didi , Ashokan Ji, Nayana Didi and Lalita Didi
    ▪    Craft By Anupama Didi
    ▪    Action Songs By Raji Didi
    ▪    Games By Ashokan Ji

Gita Jayanthi Special Program at Madurai

 Vivekananda Kendra Madurai organized a Gita Jayanthi special program on 4th January 2021 from 07:15 p.m. to 08:30 p.m.  69 Karyakarthas were present at TVS Nagar and Balaji Nagar Karyalayas and also online. The Participants listened to the speech in big screens through Google Meet.

The program started with prayer and Shri. Prabhakaran Ji, Saha Nagar Pramukh conducted the program. Shri A.Selvaraj Ji, Nagar pramukh welcomed the elders and all karyakarthas . He presented an introduction of the speaker.  Shri. M. Palaniappan Ji spoke a few lines on the importance of celebrating Gita Jayanthi. Mananeeya N. Krisnamoorthy Ji, Senior Life-worker of Vivekananda Kendra delivered the special address on the topic ‘Gita in our Daily life’. He quoted many slokas from the Gita which explained how to follow good habits in day to day life. Charity, self-control, sacrifice, simplicity, nonviolence, truthfulness, freedom from anger,  gentleness, determination, vigor, forgiveness,  cleanliness  are the important qualities to be practiced by man from childhood.

All the Karyakarthas could clearly understand these qualities by way of the simple stories and anecdotes quoted by the speaker. The speaker also insisted that daily reciting the 15th chapter of Bhagavad Gita will definitely improve the mastery of any language by anyone. Shri. Subbiah Ji delivered the happy address and the program concluded with Sarve bavanthu.

Rock Memorial closed for public till 14-Apr-2020

ॐ 

युगाब्द ५१२२ शर्वरी - नव वर्ष की शुभकामनाएं। 

Vivekananda Rock Memorial @ KanyaKumari will be closed for public till 14th April 2020.

कन्याकुमारी स्थित विवेकानन्द शिला स्मारक १४-अप्रैल-२०२० तक जनता के लिए बंध रहेंगा।

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Yoga Conference 2020 - योग शास्त्र संगमं 3

With the main aim of propagating the study and understanding the Yoga Texts in day to day life, the Yoga Conference 2020 - योग शास्त्र संगमं by Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari and was organised with the collaboration of Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod and support by Indian Yoga Association at Vivekanandapuram, Kanyakumari from 9 to 11 January 2020 with 221 participants and 15 karyakartas in the organising team. The representation was from  15 states and also from 11 renowned institutions.  In all 54 papers were presented.

Vice president of Vivekananda Kendra, Kum Nivedita Bhide inaugurated on 9th morning at 9.30. Dr. Nagarathna, Chief consultant at SVYASA and Dr. K. Subrahmanyam  were the special guests for the inaugural program.

Respected NiveditaDidi explained that the basic intention of this Shastra Sangamam is to make ourselves and the world aware of the fact that we must not limit "Yoga" as a mere physical exercise, instead we must study and go through all the defining aspects of Yoga. She added "If we look around and observe the problems then we will notice that complexities of the Human mind is the basis of all. So through Yoga and the practices of Patanjali Yog Sutra we must make our mind clean and clear so as to function at our best  possibilities."

Various esteemed organisations and people working in Yoga across the Nation were part of this Sangamam like Yoga Bharathi, Vivekananda Yoga Therapy Kendra, Hindupur, Swasti Yoga Foundation Pune, New age India Mumbai, Mangalore University and central University of Kerala. Much revered Yogacharya from Vashishth Yoga Foundation Dr. Raghvendra Pai was the chief guest in the confluence.

https://youtu.be/BC8HXkQwLrs

 

Paper presentations were held simultaneously in Eknath hall and Vivekananda hall. Daily Yogasana, Pranayama and Dhyana practices were held in Patanjali, Chitrakoot and Dhyan Mandir respectively. Delegates were accommodated in Kashi, MatruMandir and Satyakam Buildings.

There were total 54 paper had been presented on various classical yoga text - patanjal yoga sutra, various hath yoga texts, yoga upanishads, omkar dhyan, thirumular thirumanthiram etc. The unique feature of the Sangamam was the recitation of Patanjala Yog Sutras by 22 participants. Recitation Competiton on PYS was held, for 11 participants.

Keynote addresses were delivered by :
Dr. T. V. Padmanabhan from Central University of Kerala on Pranayama in Vasistha Samhita
Dr. K. Subrahmanyam (Pro Chancellor, SVYASA University) on Bharat the land of Yoga
Sri N. V. Raghuram, (Yoga Bharathi, Bangalore) on Karma Yoga
Dr. S. Ramakrishna Sharma (Suratkal) on PYS and Sanskrit

In the evenings all participants visited Ramayana Darshnam, Bharat Mata Sadanam and later witnessed Bharatnatyam by the students of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Kanyakumari.

In the afternoon of 10th January ll delegates visited Vivekananda Rock Memorial.  Participants were amazed with the exhibition of Sidhha Medicines and its astute knowledge which was presented by Dr.Ganapati ji in the morning of 11th January.

The valedictory session was chaired by  Dr. Subramanya Pailoor, Academic coordinator of Dept of Yoga Sudies from Central University of Kerala. Chief Guest, Shri Tarun Vijay, M.P (Rajyasabha) explained the various dimensions of Yoga in our lives. He also stated How Rama is an Ideal National Icon for the most dynamic country "Bharat". 

A delegation met Kerala Rajyapal

A delegation from Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari, Kerala met Rajyapal of Kerala on the occasion of Vivekananda Rock Memorial.

Sampark Ghadi Launched

Vivekananda Kendra Gratefully Remembers and Invites the Hundreds and Thousands Who or Whose Families Had Contributed to the Building of The Grand Vivekananda Rock Memorial at Kanyakumari in 1970 To Celebrate the 50th Year of the Memorial [1970-2020] And Renew the Association through Mass Sampark Program.

Karyakarta forming a team and going in Society and do the Sampark Individually and also Collectively in Group/Institute/Co, etc.

Sampark Pramukh of the Center will add the number in Sampark Ghadi and with selfless effort of all the Karyakarta Sampark Ghadi will move on.....

Sampark Ghadi URL : https://sampark.vrmvk.org

रायपुर में विवेकानंद शिला स्मारक के 50 वें वर्ष के उपलक्ष्य में आयोजित व्याख्यान

 रायपुर। विवेकानंद केंद्र कन्याकुमारी एवं विवेकानंद विद्यापीठ कोटा रायपुर के संयुक्त तत्वावधान में कन्याकुमारी स्थित विवेकानंद शिला स्मारक के 50 वें वर्ष के उपलक्ष्य में आयोजित व्याख्यान में आज सन्ध्या डॉक्टर ओम प्रकाश वर्मा ने कहा भारत का प्राण 5000 वर्ष पहले भी धर्म था, आज भी है। भारत एक जीवंत राष्ट्र है।  विश्व की अन्य सभ्यता आई व चली भी गई, कभी यूनान का परचम कभी रूस का परचम लहराया। वे दुनिया में छा भी गए किंतु कम समय के लिए। वर्तमान में उनका अस्तित्व ही समाप्त हो गया । स्वामी विवेकानंद कन्याकुमारी के शिला पर 3 दिन, तीन रात चिंतन किए तथा भारत को दुर्दशा से मुक्ति हेतु चिंतन एवम् योजना लेकर निकले। उनका कार्य आज भी रामकृष्ण मिशन के माध्यम से चल रहा है। पद्मश्री माननीय निवेदिता दीदी राष्ट्रीय उपाध्यक्ष – विवेकानंद केंद्र कन्याकुमारी संस्थान ने अपना अनुभव साझा किया, कि एक विजयी भारत बनाने के लिए देश के संपूर्ण नागरिकों को श्रेष्ठ प्रदर्शन करना होगा । मेरा परिवार ही मेरा है इस सोच से आगे निकलना होगा। मेरा परिवार तो देश है ही, यह समाज भी मेरा है । यह देश भी मेरा है यह सोच लाना होगा । कन्याकुमारी के शिला  पर स्मारक निर्माण बेहद कठिन परिस्थितियों में हुआ था। तमिलनाडु के तत्कालीन मुख्यमंत्री भक्त वत्सलम 
स्मारक निर्माण के सख्त खिलाफ थे, परंतु एकनाथ ने चातुर्य एवं कौशल का प्रयोग करते हुए 3 दिन में ही 323 सांसदों की सहमति पत्र ले आए। तत्पश्चात पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री शास्त्री के माध्यम से नेहरू तक यह बात पहुंची। तब उन्हे लगा कि 323 सांसदों की सहमति अर्थात पूरा देश स्मारक चाहता है। फिर उन्होंने मुख्यमंत्री को निर्देश दिया कि स्मारक का कार्य शुरू हो।
अन्ततोगत्वा कन्याकुमारी का शिला स्मारक आपके सामने है। कार्यक्रम के दौरान एक पुस्तक का विमोचन हुआ जिसका नाम शाश्वत प्रेरणा स्त्रोत शिलास्मारक, जिसके माध्यम से सम्पर्क अभियान चलाया जायेगा तथा महाविद्यालयीन विद्यार्थियों हेतु प्रतियोगिता आयोजित किया जायेगा |  कार्यक्रम मे मात्र छाया के संचालक सुधाकर कोंडापुरकर का सम्मान भी किया गया  कार्यक्रम का संचालन विवेकानंद केंद्र के विभाग प्रमुख एवं प्रोफेसर सुभाष चंद्राकर जी ने किया। कार्यक्रम के समापन में मावजी भाई पटेल द्वारा धन्यवाद ज्ञापित किया गया।
 

बिलासपुर में एक भारत विजयी भारत विमर्श

विवेकानंद केंद्र कन्याकुमारी शाखा बिलासपुर द्वारा 12 अगस्त 2019 को एक भारत विजयी भारत विषय में विमर्श का आयोजन किया गया l कार्यक्रम की मुख्य वक्ता विवेकानंद केंद्र की राष्ट्रीय उपाध्यक्ष सुश्री निवेदिता रघुनाथ भिड़े (पद्मश्री से सम्मानित)  रही, वे अमेरिका, ऑस्ट्रेलिया आदि स्थानों में अपना वक्तव्य दे चुकी है एवं शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में एशिया का प्रतिनिधित्व की किया है उत्तर पूर्वांचल क्षेत्र में आपने जनजातियों के विकास उत्थान एवं सामंजस्य हेतु विशिष्ट कार्य किए हैं । कार्यक्रम की अध्यक्षता विवेकानंद केंद्र के नगर संचालक अधिवक्ता प्रतीक शर्मा तथा विशिष्ट अतिथि तखतपुर विधायक श्रीमती रश्मि आशीष सिंह रही l तीन ओमकार एवं सहनाववतु प्रार्थना से कार्यक्रम का प्रारंभ हुआ.  अभ्यागतों का स्वागत स्मृति चिन्ह एवं पौधों से किया गया। विभाग संपर्क प्रमुख डॉ उल्हास वारे ने इस अवसर पर सभी मोचित पुस्तिका एक भारत विजयी भारत विषय से संबंधित सिलाई स्मारक सास्वत प्रेरणा स्त्रोत्र नामक पुस्तिका के विषय में संक्षिप्त जानकारी दी जो हमारी मुख्य वक्ता के द्वारा संकलित है एवं श्री वारे में अतिथियों का परिचय भी दिया।
नगर प्रमुख डॉ संजय आयदे ने  विवेकानंद केंद्र का परिचय बताते हुए बिलासपुर शाखा के कार्य पद्धतियों को प्रोजेक्टर के माध्यम से  बताया जिसमें प्रमुख रुप से संस्कार वर्ग योग वर्ग स्वाध्याय वर्ग तथा केंद्र वर्ग का भी उल्लेख किया गया एवं वर्तमान में विवेकानंद की 1000 से अधिक शाखाएं एवं प्रकल्प देश में सेवा कार्य कर रही है । एकल गीत श्रीमती सरिता दीदी ने सुमधुर आवाज से श्रोताओं को मंत्रमुग्ध कर दिया तथा  कार्यपद्धती प्रमुख विवेक पांडे द्वारा विवेक वाणी की प्रस्तुति के बाद मुख्य वक्ता का उद्बोधन एवं
मार्गदर्शन प्राप्त हुआ शिला स्मारक के 50 वर्ष पूर्ण होने के उपलक्ष में आगामी सितंबर माह से 31 अगस्त 2020 तक महा संपर्क अभियान के दौरान लोक संपर्क लोक संग्रह लोक संस्कार और लोक व्यवस्था को मूर्त रूप प्रदान करने हेतु विस्तार से बताया जिसका उद्घाटन आगामी 1 सितंबर 2019 को माननीय राष्ट्रपति जी द्वारा होना है सिलाई स्मारक के निर्माण में आई बाधाओं में सिलाई स्मारक समिति से तत्कालीन सचिव श्री एकनाथ जी रानाडे की कुशलता एवं एक निष्ठा से संबंधित विभिन्न उदाहरणों से श्रोता अवगत हो सके । आरंभिक बाधाओं को 3 दिन में 323 सांसदों के हस्ताक्षर करा कर एक राष्ट्रीय स्मारक घोषित हुआ तत्कालीन राष्ट्रपति श्री वी वी गिरी एवं प्रधानमंत्री श्रीमती इंदिरा गांधी ने स्मारक की पूर्णता उपरांत उद्घाटन सितंबर 1970 में किया । उद्घाटन सत्र की प्रक्रिया आगामी 2 माह तक चलती रही । स्मारक निर्माण हेतु सिर्फ कुछ लोगों से धनराशि ना लेते हुए पूरे भारत से एक एवं दो रुपए स्वेच्छा से दिया गया l जनमानस को जोड़ते हुए जीवंत स्मारक का निर्माण को पत्थर में प्रकटे प्राण से भी संबोधित किया जाता है । विशिष्ट अतिथि
श्रीमती रश्मि आशीष सिंह ने अपने मधुर स्मृतियों को सुनाते हुए मुख्य वक्ता द्वारा बताए गए मार्गग को अपनेेेे जीवन में उतारने का प्रयास करूंगी कहा । इस कार्यक्रम मेंं उन्होंने एक अलग अनुभूति को स्पर्श किया ।
कार्यक्रम की अध्यक्षता कर रहे अधिवक्ता प्रतीक शर्मा ने कहा सभी को जोड़ते हुए राष्ट्रहित में कार्य करना ही हमारे संगठन का प्रमुख उद्देश्य एवं लक्ष्य है तथा सभी का आभार प्रदर्शन करते हुए धन्यवाद ज्ञापन भी किया । कार्यक्रम में विवेकानंद केंद्र की प्रांत संगठन सुश्री रचना जानी का विशेष सहयोग रहा इस अवसर पर जेष्ठ नागरिक संघ के डॉक्टर प्रकाश देवराज एवं गोरे जी का भी सम्मान किया गया । कार्यक्रम का संचालन रश्मि द्वारा किया गया ।व्यवस्था प्रमुख अनिल साहू नगर संपर्क प्रमुख कैलाश त्यागी महामाया
विस्तार प्रमुख डॉक्टर संतोष ठाकुर कार्यपद्धती प्रमुख विवेक पांडे तथा बिलासा विस्तार प्रमुख राकेश पांडे तथा कार्यालय प्रमुख प्रभाकर लिडबिङे संरक्षक डॉ एस पी सिंह विभिन्न संगठनों से आए हुए गणमान्य नागरिक भी इस कार्यक्रम में उपस्थित रहे नगर सह संपर्क प्रमुख टिकेश्वर कौशिक गौरीशंकर कौशिक के साथ समस्त दायित्व वान कार्यकर्ताओं के माध्यम से इस कार्यक्रम को पूर्णता प्रदान किया गया । संपूर्ण कार्यक्रम विवेकानंद केंद्र के विभाग संचालक डॉ किरण देवरस के मार्गदर्शन में संपन्न हुआ।

Medical Help in Flood Affected Areas by Vivekananda Kendra

In the second week of July 2019, devastating flood severely affected many districts of Assam. Millions of people were evacuated to safer places. Their houses, belonging and paddy fields were either completely washed away or got damaged. Even some villages of Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh were also affected. At this hour of humanitarian crisis, the Swasthya Seva Manch of Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti planned to help some of the affected people by conducting Medical Camps for the flood affected areas. We have identified three remote locations, where there were certain needs. These three places are remote Amarpur area of Sadiya subdivision of Assam, Laika island of Tinsukia district and riverside villages of Mahadevpur circle of Namsai district. 

To get medicines to conduct the camps, we appealed Dr. Mahesh Singhvi of Mumbai. Their organization, Hari Om Group always helps the people suffering from natural calamities and they helped us in previous occasions also. He immediately responded and helped us to procure medicines within two days.

It was really difficult to send medical team along with medicines to remote places like Amarpur and Laika as the only mode of communication is country boats and due to heavy rains and current those were not in service. So, we approached Takam Mising Porin Kebang, an apex  Mising Students body for logistic support. They responded immediately and their President of Tinsukia district Sri Beni Doley personally took the responsibility. With the help of TMPK members, local Health workers and ASHA volunteers, the medical camp was conducted on 22nd July. 256 patients were examined and medicines were distributed accordingly.

The Vistar Pramukh of Anadalaya of Sadiya area, Sri Binod Das was contacted and he took the responsibility for Amarpur area. Basic medicines like ORS, ointments, paracetamol etc. were sent to him. He along with the Anandalaya Acaryas, Health Asssitants ,Mising Mahila Samiti Members and ASHA volunteers are still camping in those remote areas. This is to be mentioned that Amarpur is a vast area with a population of nearly 12,000.

Our Mobile Medical Team conducted three medical camps in Mahadevpur area on 23rd and 24th July at Kakoni, Nongkhong and Dirak Miri villages. All these villages were affected by recent floods. For these camps, we collaborated with All Lekang Area Youth Association. 207 patients were treated during these camps.

We requested all the local organizations who collaborated with us during the camps to keep an eye on the health scenario of the villages, so that we can if needed we can do the follow up properly.

Personality Development Camp at Bengaluru

7days Personality Development Camp was held from 25-04-2019 to 01-05-2019, at `Need Base India`, Rain Bow Home, campus, Jalalahalli village near Vidyaranyapura, Bengaluru  for the inmates of the Need Base India institution. The institution is supporting the orphans, destitute and poor.  This is only for girls studying from primary level to college level.  There were 50 students in our camp from primary level to degree students. Certain activities were confined only to High school to Degree students. Camp timing was from 2.30pm to 6pm.

     Smt. Shilpa, Home Management Co-ordinator of `Rain Bow Home’ helped us in all respects. Kendra`s resource person Smt. Gita Niranjan Co-ordinated the entire camp activities. VK Bangaluru samiti members Sri. K.Satyanarayana and Smt Dayamani Prasad, were with us throughout the camp lending their full support  in conducting the camp.  Vivekananda Kendra Bengaluru Yoga Varga Pramukh Sri Anikethan demonstrated certain Yoga Techniques and arranged sports and games to participants.

     Daily the camp starts with prayer, shanthi mantra, Gita Chanting, Dhyana, Pranayama followed by Yoga Asana practice. We have also conducted various Games to enhance their memory and skills. Boudhik sessions were  being taken by guests on subjects like Rocket technology, the leadership building, health awareness, speeches on Swamy Vivekananda and his messages, significance of our National Anthem, Indian History, carrier building, value based information etc,. A cricket team from Australia lead by one of the coach visited during the camp and inspired the participants and demonstrated some technique of  cricket game. A team led by SuSri. Lalitha Didi, Life worker and Secretary of VKV Kallubalu, took craft classes for the benefit of participants involving them in learning and  practicing. The notable persons who took boudhik sessions were Sri Prakash, scientist from ISRO, Smt. Vidya Rao (Personality development and Leader ship building), Dr. Shylaja (Health awareness), Smt. Chandrakala(Histroy lecturer), Sri Satyanarayana and Smt Dayamani(both our committee members).

      Smt. Gita Niranjan, resources person,  took several classes on  Indian culture and heritage, mathematical problems, puzzles, general knowledge on Ramayana, Mahabharata, Indian great personalities,  through quiz, tests  etc,.   Smt. Shilpa, co-ordinator of the institution was the chief guest.

      The  PDC camp was  appreciated by all the participants, faculty of the institution and others which was expressed on the concluding function with shower of praises. Vote of thanks given by VK Bangaluru Vyavastha Pramukh Sri K. Satyanaryana.

Inauguration of Medical Center at Tinsukia, Assam

Inauguration Ceremony of Vivekananda Kendra Medical Centre on 5th-June-2019 was really a great moment for all of us... added another service mission in our list. The day 5th June is also regarded as the 🌍 Environment Day. This year the great festival of Idul Fitre was also celebrated on the same day. The Medical Centre has organized a free Medical Camp on this auspicious day with the help of services extended by some well-known doctors from Assam & Maharashtra, namely (1) Dr. K.R Dey- Gynecologist (2) Dr. G.S Gogoi- Ophthalmologist (3) Dr. Anirban Das- Dental Surgeon (4) Dr. S.D Singh- Physiotherapist (5) Dr. Vijay Tungar- Pathologist (6) Dr. Debashis Dey Adhikari- General Physician (VK-Arunjyoti) (7) Dr. Biswambar Roy- General Physician (VK-Medical Center) (8) Dr. Chaitrali Hemant Pavnaskar- Speech Therapist.

On the day, an encouraging number of 125 registered and 27 unregistered patients (Turned on after 1.30pm) were being provided treatment and 26 numbers of patients were being tested in the newly started pathological ab and accordingly respective reports of the same been handed over to all the patients. At present the pathological lab can perform and consequently handle more than 30 tests every day.

It is worth mentioning here that, we were fortunate enough to have Shri. B.P Bakshi, the founder member of Tinsukia Lions Club on that day, who had at seventies extended his services to Mananeeya Eknathji Ranade and worked together to established this Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya of Laipuli in Tinsukia.

On this inaugural day the rituals of Mangalacharan, lightening of Diya being concluded at 9.30 am then felicitation to the senior dignitaries like Dr. K.R Dey, Dr. Vijay Tungar, G.S Gogoi, Shri B.P Bakshi were accomplished. There were more than 60 invitees’ present in the morning on the day including the karyakartas from Nagar Samiti, Vkendra, well-wishers and Principal of the school Shri. Gurucharan Das.

On this ceremony Ma. Pravinji, Aa. Aparna Didi, Aa. Meera Didi and Aa. Rupeshji were also present. After felicitation program was over, the senior dignitaries namely Dr. K.R Dey, Dr. Vijay Tungar elaborated the benefits of this medical center and the services a patient may receive during their treatment with an affordable health care facilities. Ma. Pravinji highlighted the objective of opening and constructing this Medical center in the midst of rural mass and welcomed all the patients, villagers and mass people to come forward and cooperate with this center for better services. He also mentioned how this Medical center came into being with the donation received from different corner of the country and abroad.

On the same day in the evening at “Vimarsh Session” Swami Achyuteshananda Maharaj, the Secretary of Ramakrishna Mission, Narottam Nagar, Arunachal Pradesh was invited as a Key Note Speaker on the topic “Seva” by 5 pm onwards. He delivered his speech on Seva Dharma very clearly and nicely in a very positive way. We could all gather and learn the true meaning of SEVA and how to set our mind on that as a whole.

The Vimarsh session was presided over by Swami Achyuteshananda Maharaj and Medical Center Core Team Pramukh Dr. Purnendu Kumar Das. Another Core Team Member Shri. Amit Agarwal was the host of the program. After the welcome address Aadarneeya Meera Didi discussed the all-round development and activities of Vivekananda Kendra in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and also in different parts of India. Aa.Didi also highlighted the profile of the Vkendra in a very optimistic manner.

After the welcome address a Patriotic Song, namely “Nirmano Ke Pavan Yug Mein”was presented by the hostel boys of the VKV-Tinsukia along with Giti Didi and a girl student Divya in a very melodious voice.

In the evening at Vimarsh, the invitees present were about 130. The overall programme was concluded at around 7 pm followed by a light refreshment.